UQ Sunflower Competition

Registrations have now closed

2015 UQ Sunflower Competition.

The University of Queensland’s Sunflower Competition is designed to inspire current science students to become the next generation of plant and agricultural scientists and support teachers to deliver their science curriculum in a plant-based context.

The competition provides an interactive learning opportunity designed to actively contribute to the provision of a science-trained workforce that continues to position Australia at the forefront of agricultural production.

Teachers and students can participate in a number of ways and be eligible to win cash prizes - See competition rules. They include:

1. Grow sunflowers only at their school as part of their curriculum (for students unable to come to the weigh-in day)

2. Grow sunflowers at their school and enter the “Communicating Science” component of the competition (for students unable to come to the weigh-in day)

3. Grow sunflowers at their school and bring along to the Gatton Campus for the official weigh-in day.

– Registrations open: 21st November 2014

– Registrations close: 10th February 2015

– Planting date: 24th February 2015

– Final date for submission of “Communicating Science” entry: 15th May 2015